DISH Network Corp. Mergers and Acquisitions


DISH Network Corp.

9601 South Meridian Boulevard
Englewood, CO 80112
United States
Tel:1/303/723-1000
URL: http://www.dishnetwork.com
Formerly known as:
EchoStar Communications Corporation
Primary Symbol & Exchange:
DISH - Common Stock (Class A) - NASDAQ
Industry:
Broadcasting & Cable TV
DISH Network Corp. Company Snapshot

DISH Network Corp. Deal Timeline


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DISH Network Corp. M&A History


AT&T Inc is rumored to be planning to acquire EchoStar Communications Corp from Dish Network Corp AT&T Inc is rumored to be planning to acquire  EchoStar Communications Corp from Dish Network CorpNov 18, 2007

US - AT&T Inc was rumored to be planning to acquire all the outstanding common stock of EchoStar Communications Corp, a provider of pay-TV services.

EchoStar Communications Corp acquires Sling Media Inc EchoStar Communications Corp acquires Sling Media IncSep 26, 2007

US - EchoStar Communications Corp acquired Sling Media Inc, a developer of digital media software, for an estimated $### mil in cash and options. The transaction was subject to customary closing conditions.

EchoStar Communications Corp spins off EchoStar Commun Corp-Tech & In (pending) EchoStar Communications Corp spins off EchoStar Commun Corp-Tech & In (pending)Sep 25, 2007

US - EchoStar Communications Corp, a provider of pay-TV services, planned to spin off its technology and infrastructure assets to its shareholders. The transaction was subject to board and other regulatory approvals, and certain customary closing conditions.

EchoStar Communications Corp is rumored to be planning to acquire DirecTV Group Inc EchoStar Communications Corp is rumored to be planning to acquire  DirecTV Group IncJul 20, 2006

US - EchoStar Communications Corp was rumored to be planning to merge with DirecTV Group Inc, a provider of digital television entertainment, broadband satellite networks, and global video and data broadcasting services.

EchoStar Communications Corp acquires Rainbow DBS-Rainbow Satellite from Cablevision Systems Corp EchoStar Communications Corp acquires Rainbow DBS-Rainbow Satellite from Cablevision Systems CorpMay 01, 2005

US - Echostar Communications Corp acquired the Rainbow # satellite from Cablevision Systems Corp's Rainbow DBS unit, a provider of direct satellite TV services, for $### mil.

EchoStar Communications Corp acquires a minority stake in Archos SA EchoStar Communications Corp acquires a minority stake in Archos SAApr 07, 2005

FRANCE - Echostar Communications Corp of the US acquired a ##% stake, or #.### mil ordinary shares, in Archos SA, an Igny-based manufacturer of external miniaturized peripherals, in exchange for # mil euros ($#.### mil US) bonds convertible

EchoStar Communications Corp acquires Superstar Netlink Group LLC from Gemstar-TV Guide Intl Inc EchoStar Communications Corp acquires Superstar Netlink Group LLC from Gemstar-TV Guide Intl IncApr 06, 2004

US - EchoStar Communications Corp acquired Superstar Netlink Group LLC, a provider of direct satellite services, from Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc (GT), for an estimated $## mil in cash. The transaction was subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions

EchoStar Communications Corp withdraws offer for Loral Space-Satellites(6) EchoStar Communications Corp withdraws offer for Loral Space-Satellites(6)Aug 19, 2003

US - EchoStar Communications Corp withdrew its unsolicited challenging bid to acquire # North American telecommunications satellites of bankrupt Loral Space & Communications Ltd (LSC), a manufacturer of satellites and a provider of telecommunications services, for $#.### bil. The transaction was

Vivendi Universal SA acquires a minority stake in EchoStar Communications Corp from Dish Network Corp Vivendi Universal SA acquires a minority stake in EchoStar Communications Corp from Dish Network CorpJan 22, 2002

US - Vivendi Universal SA acquired Series D preferred stock convertible into a #.###% stake, or ##.### mil common shares, in Echostar Communications Corp, a provider of direct satellite services, for $#.# bil in cash, in a privately

EchoStar Communications Corp withdraws offer for Hughes Electronics Corp EchoStar Communications Corp withdraws offer for Hughes Electronics CorpAug 06, 2001

US - EchoStar Communications Corp (ESC) withdrew its agreement to merge with General Motors Corp's (GM) majority owned Hughes Electronics Corp (HEC) subsidiary, a provider of satellite communications services, to form a new company which was to trade under a

EchoStar Communications Corp acquires a minority stake in StarBand Communications Inc from Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd (pending) EchoStar Communications Corp acquires a minority stake in StarBand Communications Inc from Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd (pending)Jul 11, 2001

US - Echostar Communications Corp (ECC) raised its stake to ##% from ##% in StarBand Communications Inc, an Internet Service Provider joint venture between ECC, Microsoft Corp and Gilat Networks Ltd, for $## mil.

DBSIndustries Inc acquires E-SAT Inc from EchoStar Communications Corp DBSIndustries Inc acquires E-SAT Inc from EchoStar Communications CorpDec 29, 2000

DBS Industries Inc acquired an ##.#% interest in E-SAT Inc, a unit of EchoStar Communications Corp.

EchoStar Communications Corp acquires Kelly Broadcasting Systems Inc EchoStar Communications Corp acquires Kelly Broadcasting Systems IncMar 16, 2000

US - EchoStar Communications Corp (ECC) acquired Kelly Broadcasting Systems Inc, an owner and operator of TV stations, for $##.### mil. The consideration consisted of $#.# mil in cash and .### mil common shares valued at $##.### mil

EchoStar Communications Corp withdraws offer for Skyview Media Group EchoStar Communications Corp withdraws offer for Skyview Media GroupDec 16, 1999

US- EchoStar Communications Corp terminated its plans to acquire certain assets from bankrupt Skyview Media Group, a provider of cable television programming services, for $## mil.

EchoStar UK Holdings Ltd acquires Eldon Technology Ltd EchoStar UK Holdings Ltd acquires Eldon Technology LtdAug 27, 1999

UK. EchoStar UK Holdings Ltd, a unit of EchoStar Communications Corp of the US, acquired the issued share capital of Eldon Technology Ltd, digital television design company, for #.## mil pounds ($# mil).

EchoStar Communications Corp acquires News-Satellite,MCI-Satellite from Verizon Communications Inc EchoStar Communications Corp acquires News-Satellite,MCI-Satellite from Verizon Communications IncJun 24, 1999

EchoStar Communications (EC) acquired the satellite television assets of News Corp and MCI WorldCom in exchange for #,###,### Class A common shares, subject to a collar agreement, valued at $#.### bil. The shares were valued based on

EchoStar Communications Corp withdraws offer for Primestar Inc-Tempo High-Power EchoStar Communications Corp withdraws offer for Primestar Inc-Tempo High-PowerFeb 26, 1999

EchoStar Communications Corp withdrew its plans to acquire the tempo high-power satellite assets of Primestar Inc (PI) for $### mil. Previously, in January #### DirecTV (DT), a unit of the Hughes Electronics subsidiary of General Motors Corp, agreed to

EchoStar Communications Corp acquires Media4 Inc EchoStar Communications Corp acquires Media4 IncFeb 03, 1999

EchoStar Communications (EC) acquired all the outstanding stock of Media#, including a ##% stake from SSE Telecom, in exchange for an amended .## mil common shares valued at $#.### mil. The shares were valued based on EC's closing

News Corp Ltd withdraws offer for EchoStar Communications Corp News Corp Ltd withdraws offer for EchoStar Communications CorpFeb 24, 1997

News (NC) terminated its agreement to acquire a ##% interest, in EchoStar Communications (EC) for approximately $# bil, in the formation of a new joint venture to be named Sky. Consideration was to consist of about $### mil in cash

EchoStar Communications Corp spins off EchoStar Commun-Certain Assets EchoStar Communications Corp spins off EchoStar Commun-Certain AssetsFeb 24, 1997

EchoStar Communications (EC) planned to spin off certain assets, including its manufacturing and international business units, to its shareholders. Concurrently, News Corp agreed to acquire a ##% interest in EC for approximately $# bil.

DISH Network Corp. M&A Summary


DISH Network Corp. has made 8 acquisitions while taking stakes in 3 companies. DISH Network Corp. has 1 divestiture during this period.
YearAcquisitionsStakesDivestitures
2009000
2008000
2007100
2006000
2005110
2004100
2003000
2002000
2001000
2000101
1999300
1998000
1997100
1996000
1995000
1994020
Total831

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